The Maine Community Action Association (MCAA) has unveiled their new website, www.mainecommunityaction.org. According to Matt Smith, Executive Director of MCAA, the timing of the web site launch is perfect. “May is National Community Action month and the new website will assist us in reaching out to supporters, partners and the general public. The 10 community action agencies with which we work with have made an incredible difference in the lives of so many people.
The Maine Community Action Association represents Community Action Programs (CAPs) that provide services to low income people in all 16 counties in Maine. Fuel assistance, subsided childcare through Head Start, transportation programs, baby formula and food support through WIC (Women, Infants & Children), and home weatherization are just some of the programs provided through Maine CAPs.
Agencies throughout the state and around the country will celebrate their history of partnering with other organizations to address poverty-related issues in their communities. Since their inception in 1964, CAPs have established and maintained a variety of partnerships with other community-based organizations. During these challenging economic times, partnerships have been the key for Community Action Programs to keep helping low-income individuals weather the storm.
The new website www.mainecommunityaction.org is part of an educational outreach campaign to better educate the public about CAPs and how they support Maine residents.
